SIC 3861 - Photographic Equipment And Supplies
Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing: (1) photographic apparatus, equipment, parts, attachments, and accessories, such as still and motion picture camera and projection apparatus; photocopy and microfilm equipment; blueprinting and diazotype (white printing) apparatus and equipment; and other photographic equipment; and (2) sensitized film, paper, cloth, and plates, and prepared photographic chemicals for use therewith. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing photographic paper stock (unsensitized), and paper mats, mounts, easels, and folders for photographic use, are classified in Major Group 26; those manufacturing photographic lenses are classified in Industry 3827; those manufacturing photographic glass are classified in Major Group 32; those manufacturing chemicals for technical purposes, not specifically prepared and packaged for use in photography, are classified in Major Group 28; and those manufacturing photographic flash, flood, enlarger, and projection lamp bulbs are classified in Industry 3641.
Industry trends:
The photographic equipment and supplies industry (NAICS 3861) has been experiencing several noticeable qualitative trends. One of the most significant shifts is the increasing demand for mirrorless cameras. These devices offer advanced features in a more compact form compared to traditional DSLRs, attracting both professional photographers and enthusiasts. Moreover, there is a growing reliance on smartphones for casual photography, which has led to a decline in sales of entry-level cameras but a simultaneous rise in demand for high-end, professional-grade equipment and specialized lenses.
Another trend is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in photographic equipment. AI features for auto-focus, scene recognition, and image enhancement are becoming standard, making it easier for users to capture high-quality images without extensive manual adjustments. Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on sustainability, with companies increasingly adopting eco-friendly materials and production processes in response to consumer demand for greener products.
Looking to the near future, the industry is likely to see further developments in AI capabilities, with cameras becoming smarter and more intuitive. Augmented reality (AR) is also expected to play a role, offering new creative possibilities for photographers. Moreover, the rise of social media platforms will continue to drive innovation, with manufacturers developing products that cater to the needs of content creators, including video-centric devices and accessories. Overall, the focus will likely be on enhancing user experience through technology and sustainable practices.
This industry is comprised of:
Aerial cameras
Blueprint cloth or paper, sensitized
Blueprint reproduction machines and equipment
Brownprint paper and cloth, sensitized
Brownprint reproduction machines and equipment
Cameras, microfilm
Cameras, still and motion picture
Densitometers
Developers, prepared photographic: not made in chemical plants
Developing machines and equipment, still or motion picture
Diazo (whiteprint) paper and cloth, sensitized
Diazotype (whiteprint) reproduction machines and equipment
Driers, photographic
Editing equipment, motion picture: rewinds, viewers, titlers, and
Enlargers, photographic
Exposure meters, photographic
Film, sensitized: motion picture, X-ray, still camera, and special
Fixers, prepared photographic: not made in chemical plants
Flashlight apparatus for photographers, except bulbs
Graphic arts plates, sensitized
Hangers: photographic film, plate, and paper
Heat sensitized paper made from purchased paper
Holders: photographic film, plate, and paper
Lantern slide plates, sensitized
Lens shades, camera
Light meters, photographic
Metallic emulsion sensitized paper and cloth, photographic
Microfiche cameras
Microfiche readers and reader printers
Microfilm equipment: cameras, projectors, and readers
Motion picture apparatus and equipment
Motion picture film
Photocopy machines
Photoflash equipment, except lamp bulbs
Photographic chemicals, packaged
Photographic equipment and accessories
Photographic instruments, electronic
Photographic paper and cloth, sensitized
Photographic sensitized goods
Photoreconnaissance systems
Plates, photographic: sensitized
Printing equipment, photographic
Printing frames, photographic
Processing equipment, photographic
Projectors, still and motion picture: silent and sound
Range finders, photographic
Reels, film
Screens, projection
Sensitometers, photographic
Shutters, camera
Sound recording and reproducing equipment, motion picture
Stands, camera and projector
Stereopticons
Tanks: photographic developing, fixing, and washing
Toners, prepared photographic, packaged
Trays, photographic printing and processing
Tripods, camera and projector
Washers, photographic print and film
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